South Shore Yacht Club Junior Program Builds Community and Sailing Skills
The South Shore Yacht Club Junior Program has been an integral part of Milwaukee, Wisconsin’s sailing community since 1935, when Past Commodore William "Bill" J. Lawrie and Albert Nickel founded it to foster youth sailing. From humble beginnings in Lawrie's basement, the program has grown tremendously through the dedication of countless volunteers and leaders. For…Read More
Charlie Enright Appointed as CEO of US Sailing
[caption id="attachment_44892" align="alignleft" width="388"] The Ocean Race 2022-23 - 30 June 2023. IMOCA Skippers Press Conference at the Ocean Live Park in Genova. Charlie Enright, skipper 11th Hour Racing Team.[/caption] Charlie Enright Appointed as CEO of US Sailing BRISTOL, R.I. (April 14, 2025) – US Sailing today announced Charlie Enright, an accomplished leader in the…Read More
Registration Opens for 2025 US Wingfoil Championship & F4 Foils Summer Wingding
St. Francis Yacht Club and US Sailing have opened registration for the second annual US Wingfoil Championship, to be held in San Francisco, California, June 20-22, 2025. St. Francis Yacht Club has been at the forefront of the sport’s development, with a growing number of members and locals participating in wingfoil events and competing in…Read More
Seven “Rules of the Road” to Know When You’re On the Water
The Navigation Rules, or “Rules of the Road,” are the traffic laws on the water, and all boaters are required to follow them. Their purpose is to prevent collisions or dangerous close-quarters situations between vessels. They are different from The Racing Rules of Sailing, which apply only between sailboats that are racing.
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Registration Open for U.S. Junior Women’s Championship Regattas
New Classes Included in the 2025 Leiter and Ida Lewis Trophies Registration is now open for the U.S. Junior Women’s Doublehanded Championship for the Ida Lewis Trophy and the U.S. Junior Women’s Singlehanded Championship for the Leiter Trophy. These girls-only events are open to female sailors ages 13 to 18 years old and feature expert…Read More
Host Spotlight: Larchmont Yacht Club
As one of the oldest and most renowned yacht clubs in North America, Larchmont Yacht Club (LYC) boasts a 145-year legacy of excellence in yacht racing and a deep commitment to fostering competitive sailing. Known for its rich tradition and world-class venue, LYC has been a key player in the team racing circuit for over…Read More
3 American Teams Qualify for Medal Races at Trofeo Princesa Sofía, First Sailing Grand Slam Event of 2025
After six days of racing on the Bay of Palma at the 54th Trofeo Princesa Sofía, three American teams finished the opening series in the top 10, qualifying for prestigious medal races at the largest Olympic classes regatta of the year.
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US Sailing Seeking Applications for the 2025 Offshore Double Handed World Championship (ODHWC)
Cowes, Isle of Wight September 22 – October 1 [caption id="attachment_44590" align="alignleft" width="548"] Sailing images: © Anne Beaugé /LGL[/caption] If you are part of a double handed offshore mixed crew one male and one female sailing team (please see NOR for the specific definition for mixed crew and World Sailing Transgender Policy) and interested…Read More